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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.52, 326.36 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.52, 326.36 and 138.26 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.52 : 326.36 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.52/326.36 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.52x = 326.36 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.52x = 45,122.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,122.53/236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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